Curd cheese
Low GI
GL 2.4 per piece (250 g) · GL 0.9 per 100 g
- About 18 g of protein per 100 g, mostly casein, for 133 kcal.
- Half-fat twaróg has about 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, most of it saturated.
Curd cheese has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One piece (250 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.4.
Reviewed Oct 8, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1.2 per 100 g Low-fat quark is smooth instead of crumbly and gives 12 g of protein for only 68 kcal per 100 g.
Quark - GL 1 per 100 g Cottage cheese fills the same breakfast role with 11 g of protein for 98 kcal per 100 g.
Cottage cheese - GL 1.4 per 100 g Skyr gives 11 g of protein per 100 g with almost no fat, at 62 kcal.
Skyr - GL 0.4 per 100 g Plain Greek yogurt works in spreads and dips, with a creamier texture and 97 kcal per 100 g.
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Forms of Curd cheese
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 0.1 |
| 1 slice (about 1 cm) | 30 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup, crumbled | 225 g | 2.1 |
| 1 block (250 g) | 250 g | 2.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 133 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Saturated | 2.95 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.75 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 18 g of protein per 100 g, mostly casein, for 133 kcal.
- Low in carbohydrate (3.5 g per 100 g): glycemic load about 1.
- The skim version keeps about the same protein with almost no fat (92 kcal).
- Half-fat twaróg has about 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, most of it saturated.
- No fibre at all.
- Full-fat twaróg has twice the fat (about 9.5 g per 100 g) and 165 kcal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Curd cheese?
Curd cheese has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One piece (250 g) has a glycemic load of 2.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.9.
Is Curd cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Curd cheese has a low glycemic index (27), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Curd cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Curd cheese in this database, Full fat curd cheese has the lowest glycemic load (0.9 per 100 g).
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